Quick-n-easy Zucchini

I've found that Zucchini is one versatile vegetable. Although not commonly used in Indian cooking, I've seen it works nicely whether you make a curry with it or throw it in along with all the other vegetables when you make sambhar (i.e. lentil soup). Another dish that I love to add Zucchini to is Pasta (see recipe for Spaghetti with Chilli Garlic Vegetables, adding zucchini to it makes it even better!). This recipe is a perfect side dish whether you serve it with rice (white or brown) or Chapatis (bread)

Prep time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients: Zucchini (3), Onions (medium - 2), serrano peppers(1), Cilantro, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric (a pinch), Olive oil (2 tsp)
Ingredients for tempering: Mustard seeds (2 tsp), Black gram dhal (2 tsp), Cumin seeds (1 tsp)

Cook away....
> Heat a pan on medium high and add olive oil
> Add all the ingredients for tempering
> Dice the onions and serrano pepper
> Once the mustard seeds start spluttering, add the onions and saute for a couple of minutes. Add the serrano pepper, turmeric and saute for another 3-4 minutes
> Dice the Zucchini and add to the onions
> Add salt (to taste, about 1.5 tsp) and red chilli powder and cover with a lid and cook for another 5-7 minutes till the zucchini cooks
> Add the cilantro for garnish and serve while hot!

 My thoughts...
> None, really. Enjoy the yummy Zucchini :)